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New facility strengthens Western New York manufacturing, supports critical military aircraft programs, and expands opportunities for the next generation

EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) today celebrated the opening of its new Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility while marking the company's 75th anniversary, highlighting a continued commitment to Western New York through advanced manufacturing investments, workforce development, economic growth, and STEM education.

"Today's celebration is about more than opening a building," said Pat Roche, President & CEO of Moog Inc. "It reflects our confidence in Western New York, our employees, and the future of advanced manufacturing."

Share Company leaders, elected officials, community partners, and employees gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour showcasing the new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing center, a $150 million investment designed to increase production capabilities, create a more efficient work environment, and strengthen the U.S. defense manufacturing industry in the region.

The AIM facility provides nearly 50 percent more space than the operation it replaces and features advanced machining, automation, robotics and inspection technologies that will help improve efficiency, quality, safety, and product flow while supporting critical military aircraft programs.

“Today's celebration is about more than opening a building," said Pat Roche, President & CEO of Moog Inc. "It reflects our confidence in Western New York, our employees, and the future of advanced manufacturing. Moog began as a small, engineer-led startup in 1951 by Bill Moog and has grown into a global leader in advanced motion control over the past 75 years. AIM is part of a broader commitment we've made across Western New York, to continue to develop critical technologies, creating high-quality jobs, and supporting our customers for generations to come."

Moog employs more than 4,300 people in Western New York, making it the company's largest global location and one of the largest advanced manufacturing and engineering employers in the region. Approximately 30 percent of Moog's global workforce is based here. Last year alone, the company provided nearly a half billion dollars in local wages, spent approximately $40 million with more than 200 Western New York suppliers, and contributed nearly $1 million to local non-for-profit/community organizations.

The new AIM facility is part of more than $300 million Moog has invested in Western New York over the last five years. Recent projects include the expansion of the company's Space Actuation and Avionics operations in East Aurora, into a 120,000-square-foot center for the development, production, and testing of precision actuation and avionics systems for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and defense applications, as well as a new propulsion clean room in Niagara Falls that will increase production capacity by more than 80 percent to support growing demand for satellite and missile propulsion technologies. Last year, Moog opened a 13,000-square-foot Operations Training Center that provides hands-on training and career development paths, ensuring the advanced manufacturing workforce can meet the growing manufacturing demand.

Speaking to attendees, company leaders emphasized how continued investments in facilities, technology, and workforce development are helping strengthen both the regional economy and the nation's aerospace and defense industrial base.

"Western New York has played a crucial role in Moog's success since our founding in 1951," said Mark Graczyk, President of Moog Military Aircraft. "The AIM facility brings together people, process and technology in a way that strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality, safety-critical products while creating a safer, more efficient environment for our employees."

Over the next several years, nearly 1,500 parts will transition into the AIM facility, beginning with some of the company's highest-volume products. The facility will support current military aircraft programs while providing flexibility for future growth and next-generation technologies.

As part of the celebration, Moog also reflected on its longstanding impact on the region and announced a new STEM education initiative in honor of its 75th anniversary.

The company unveiled a commitment to fund 75 STEM scholarships of $1,951 each, recognizing the year Moog was founded. The scholarships will be administered through four Western New York organizations: Buffalo Prep, Dream It Do It Western New York, Northland Workforce Training Center and Say Yes Buffalo.

"Investing in future innovators is one of the most meaningful ways we can celebrate this milestone," Roche said. "Our success has always depended on talented people, and these scholarships will help create opportunities for the next generation of engineers, technicians and problem-solvers."

Representing the Moog founding family, Nancy Aubrecht, daughter of founder Bill Moog, joined the event to reflect on the company's legacy and its enduring commitment to innovation, people and community impact.

During the program, Moog also recognized multi-generational employee families whose connections to the company span decades, highlighting the role the company has played in creating long-term career opportunities throughout the region and a great place to work.

Government and Community Leader Remarks

Governor Kathy Hochul said:
“For 75 years, Moog has stood as a crown jewel of New York manufacturing, transforming Western New York into a global hub for aerospace and technological innovation,” said Governor Hochul. “From its humble beginnings in an East Aurora hangar to its modern role shaping precision motion-control systems, Moog’s legacy is proof that when we invest in New York ingenuity and high-tech manufacturing, it results in good-paying jobs for our communities.”

U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy said:
"Moog is one of the great Western New York success stories, who for the last 75 years, has been pushing the boundaries of innovation while creating excellent paying careers and strengthening our manufacturing base," said Congressman Nick Langworthy. "The investment in this new AIM facility shows that the next 75 years can be just as successful as the first. I am proud to represent the thousands of Moog employees across Western New York who come to work every day designing and building technologies that keep our country safe, advance American innovation, and compete on a global stage. I look forward to seeing all that Moog will continue to accomplish right here in Western New York.”

U.S. Representative Tim Kennedy said:
"For 75 years, Moog has been a symbol of what Western New York does best: innovate, build, and never stop pushing the boundaries of what's possible," said Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26). "From its roots in a small East Aurora hangar to a global leader in aerospace and defense technology with operations right here in Buffalo, Moog has created and sustained thousands of good-paying jobs while proving that world-class engineering can call Western New York home. I'm proud to congratulate Moog on this milestone, and I'll keep supporting the workers and innovators who make this company, and our region, so special.”

U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney said:
“For 75 years, Moog has shown what American innovation and a world class workforce can accomplish right here in Western New York,” said Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. “This new advanced manufacturing facility builds on that legacy by strengthening our defense industrial base, supporting good paying American jobs, and ensuring our servicemembers have access to the cutting-edge technologies they need. Moog’s continued investment in Western New York, its workforce, and the next generation of innovators will help keep our region and our nation at the forefront of advanced manufacturing for years to come.”

About Moog Inc.
Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and control systems. Moog's products and technologies support aerospace, defense, space, industrial and medical applications around the world. Founded in 1951, the company maintains a significant presence in Western New York, where it continues to invest in innovation, advanced manufacturing and workforce development.

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EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moog Inc. Achieves Record Third Quarter 2026 Results Through Operational Excellence and Raises Full-Year Guidance.

Moog (MOG.A - Free Report) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.

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Zacks Consensus EstimateThis aerospace contractor is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.67 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +12.7%.

Revenues are expected to be $1.08 billion, up 10.8% from the year-ago quarter.

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For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Moog would post earnings of $2.38 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.64, delivering a surprise of +10.92%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

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